The Man Behind the Click: Douglas Engelbart
Elshad Karimov
Founder of AppMillers | ERP Expert | Teaching more than 200k people How to Code.
?? Did you know that without Douglas Engelbart, you might not be able to 'click' on this post? That's right! Engelbart, the unsung hero of the tech world, invented the computer mouse in 1968, paving the way for the intuitive point-and-click interface we can't live without today.
??? It's the '60s, and computers are these giant, intimidating machines. Along comes Engelbart with his wooden, box-like mouse, a device that would eventually transform the entire digital landscape. Talk about a game-changer!
?? But wait, there's more! Engelbart wasn't just a one-hit wonder. He was a visionary who played a pivotal role in developing early incarnations of email, video conferencing, and word processing. Basically, he's the rockstar of the tech world that you've never heard enough about.
?? So here's to Douglas Engelbart, the man who brought us the future on a click! Next time you effortlessly navigate your digital world, remember the legacy of this incredible innovator.
?? Engelbart's original mouse never made him a penny in royalties, but it definitely clicked its way into history!
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1 周A video I produced for The New Media Consortium on Doug Engelbart in 2009... Enjoy! https://youtu.be/MayT0PmXsTg